He was an inspiration and innovator to many sax players amateurs and professionals alike. He created a sound like no other. Many attempt to duplicate the tone and sound he manifested but no one can duplicate this. He set a standard of what music should be. Easily understood. Like a great conversation in your own language. Even though he was criticized by so called jazz purists, he knew what real music is supposed to sound like not just to other musicians but to those in the audience. He understood what it meant to be a true musician. He played different genres of music and often fused them creating a sound that made sense.This made him better than any purist. His talent blew those who considered themselves purists away regardless of whether they wanted to recognize it or not. No one could challenge his uniqueness or dynamic ability to improvise with this instrument. Simply the best. Thanks Grover for showing all of us how the sax should be played.
Man Grover is my smooth jazz hero its a shame i was 1 years old in 1999 when he passed i wish i could have met him and played with him R.I.P Mr.Washington❤🎷
« Such a sweet and lovely piece »... so well played by Mr. Grover Washington Jr.... He is simply... « unique ».... So... just listen... and... « ENJOY »...
Check out his album, on the Kudu record label, entitled LIVE AT THE BIJOU. Also, Ralph MxDonalds album Sound of a Drum, where Grover features. FANTASTIC track.
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TODAY, 15 YEARS AGO when KETER BETTS (August 6th, 2000) was dead Keter Betts (July 22, 1928 - August 6, 2005) was an American jazz double bassist. Born William Thomas Betts in Port Chester, New York, he was nicknamed "Keter", a short form of the word mosquito. Read more about Keter here... en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Keter_Betts
Besides the intro and ending I assume you like the rest of the piece. There is always going to be something we don’t like. I think we as people are always trying to find something wrong with everything we hear or see. We never focus on the good as much as we try to find fault with something.
He was an inspiration and innovator to many sax players amateurs and professionals alike. He created a sound like no other. Many attempt to duplicate the tone and sound he manifested but no one can duplicate this. He set a standard of what music should be. Easily understood. Like a great conversation in your own language. Even though he was criticized by so called jazz purists, he knew what real music is supposed to sound like not just to other musicians but to those in the audience. He understood what it meant to be a true musician. He played different genres of music and often fused them creating a sound that made sense.This made him better than any purist. His talent blew those who considered themselves purists away regardless of whether they wanted to recognize it or not. No one could challenge his uniqueness or dynamic ability to improvise with this instrument. Simply the best. Thanks Grover for showing all of us how the sax should be played.
Well Stated!!
Amen!!!!!!!
Absolutely true. Love him and his musical talented gift such a spiritual, musical experience each time you listen!!!!
My all time favorite saxophonist. Yep. I respect Bird and Trane for being the pioneers. But growing up it was Grover for me.
Thank you for that well deserved statement on behalf of the Great Mr. Grover Washington, Jr. I thank God for his artistry & beautiful spirit.
"Nobody can play like Grover!" ..... Period!
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NOOOOOOBOOODYYYYYY!!!!
Man, I miss this dude, everyday!
Vintage Grover Washington at his best
Man Grover is my smooth jazz hero its a shame i was 1 years old in 1999 when he passed i wish i could have met him and played with him R.I.P Mr.Washington❤🎷
WHAT AN EXCEPTIONAL SAX PLAYER.
Straight soprano, my favourite 🤩
That was so smooth I slipped and fell in love with the whole presentation.
Legend! My favorite always! RIP SALUTE!
Such a talent, a special treat for us with the intro and outro, true talented musician!
intro and outro is amazing!!
Love Grover Washington on the sax 🎷 sweet🎧🙂🎶🎤
This. Is real music.
Mr. Magic!!!!!!!!
Melodically pastoral flavored with Organic Real Jazz improvisation.
A Soul man does his thing HIS WAY - smoothly and politely.
Grover was a monster on the sax 🎷
Gene, you are so right. nobody plays like Grover. Loved his playing ever since i first heard him with Charles Earland.
« Such a sweet and lovely piece »... so well played by Mr. Grover Washington Jr.... He is simply... « unique ».... So... just listen... and... « ENJOY »...
Between Grover and Bradford Marsalis these guys are the best Soprano sax players bar none.
Oooh, I've never seen this one before. Such a treat for me. He was so gifted. Just flat down.
Grover played soprano sax like a flutist
I can't even imagine what that could mean. His tone and articulation were pure soprano sax.
Soprano soprano soprano is the best!
simple song but played by heart
You're right Bob Butta those chords are plush and sweet but you're a master anyway. NICE REAL NOICE!!! in my best Bernie Mac's voice.
Such a great collection Chikie.
blessed art thou!!!!!
❤️🎄
Check out his album, on the Kudu record label, entitled LIVE AT THE BIJOU.
Also, Ralph MxDonalds album Sound of a Drum, where Grover features. FANTASTIC track.
TODAY, 15 YEARS AGO
when
KETER BETTS
(August 6th, 2000)
was dead
Keter Betts (July 22, 1928 - August 6, 2005) was an American jazz double bassist. Born William Thomas Betts in Port Chester, New York, he was nicknamed "Keter", a short form of the word mosquito.
Read more about Keter here...
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Keter_Betts
Lets give the writer of this song (eden ahbez) some credit. Mort Weiss
In this video who were the other musicians with Grover and Keter?
Looks like Bob Butta on piano to me.
Aaron Walker on drums
bob butta on piano and keeter betz
i hate that intro and outro
Besides the intro and ending I assume you like the rest of the piece. There is always going to be something we don’t like. I think we as people are always trying to find something wrong with everything we hear or see. We never focus on the good as much as we try to find fault with something.